What major announcements did Google make at I/O 2026, its AI-focused event?
Google launched Gemini 3.5 family of AI models, which are 4x faster than their competitors, along with Gemini Omni, which can create videos from any input type, at its AI-focused I/O 2026 event. It announced Antigravity 2.0 and Gemini Spark, its own 24/7 personal AI assistant. Google launched AI-powered Search, with the biggest upgrade to Search box in 25 years.
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Google launched Gemini 3.5 family of AI models, which are 4x faster than their competitors, along with Gemini Omni, which can create videos from any input type, at its AI-focused I/O 2026 event. It announced Antigravity 2.0 and Gemini Spark, its own 24/7 personal AI assistant. Google launched AI-powered Search, with the biggest upgrade to Search box in 25 years.
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What are the latest Gemini updates announced by Google?
Google has introduced new Gemini updates, including models like Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni, which can generate high-quality video from text, image, and video prompts. It also launched AI agents such as Daily Brief and Gemini Spark for personalised help and task automation. Google also unveiled a Neural Expressive design language for Gemini.
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Google has introduced new Gemini updates, including models like Gemini 3.5 Flash and Gemini Omni, which can generate high-quality video from text, image, and video prompts. It also launched AI agents such as Daily Brief and Gemini Spark for personalised help and task automation. Google also unveiled a Neural Expressive design language for Gemini.
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Google DeepMind CEO invested in rival Anthropic in its early days: Report
Nobel laureate and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis was an early "angel investor" in rival AI startup Anthropic, Financial Times reported. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was a senior research scientist at Google Brain and worked at OpenAI before co-founding Anthropic. The size of Hassabis's investment that took place before Anthropic emerged as a major player in generative AI remains undisclosed.
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Nobel laureate and Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis was an early "angel investor" in rival AI startup Anthropic, Financial Times reported. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei was a senior research scientist at Google Brain and worked at OpenAI before co-founding Anthropic. The size of Hassabis's investment that took place before Anthropic emerged as a major player in generative AI remains undisclosed.
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Over 1 lakh tech employees fired in first 5 months of 2026
In the first five months of 2026, a total of 110,223 employees were laid off across 144 tech companies globally, according to layoff-tracking website Layoffs.fyi. Meta began its process of firing 8,000 employees on Wednesday. Amazon has already announced plans to cut around 16,000 jobs this year, while Oracle is reportedly reducing nearly 30,000 roles.
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In the first five months of 2026, a total of 110,223 employees were laid off across 144 tech companies globally, according to layoff-tracking website Layoffs.fyi. Meta began its process of firing 8,000 employees on Wednesday. Amazon has already announced plans to cut around 16,000 jobs this year, while Oracle is reportedly reducing nearly 30,000 roles.
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US govt 'forever' bars audits into tax claims for Trump & family
US Justice Department "forever barred" Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from pursuing any audits into past tax claims for President Donald Trump, his relatives and his companies. The government could not audit Trump's tax returns filed before Monday or any matters "that were raised or could have been raised", a document read. Notably, Trump has dropped a $10-billion lawsuit against IRS.
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US Justice Department "forever barred" Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from pursuing any audits into past tax claims for President Donald Trump, his relatives and his companies. The government could not audit Trump's tax returns filed before Monday or any matters "that were raised or could have been raised", a document read. Notably, Trump has dropped a $10-billion lawsuit against IRS.
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Don't slaughter cows, stop eating beef: Kolkata Imam to Muslims ahead of Eid
Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Maulana Shafique Qasmi, the Imam of Kolkata’s Nakhoda Masjid, appealed to Muslims not to slaughter cows. "In fact, they should stop eating beef altogether. Let the Central government declare the cow as a protected national animal," Qasmi added. Earlier, the BJP-led West Bengal government banned the slaughter of cattle or buffaloes without a mandatory fitness certificate.
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Ahead of Eid al-Adha, Maulana Shafique Qasmi, the Imam of Kolkata’s Nakhoda Masjid, appealed to Muslims not to slaughter cows. "In fact, they should stop eating beef altogether. Let the Central government declare the cow as a protected national animal," Qasmi added. Earlier, the BJP-led West Bengal government banned the slaughter of cattle or buffaloes without a mandatory fitness certificate.
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Microsoft-owned LinkedIn fires hundreds of employees
LinkedIn, the job portal owned by Microsoft, has fired hundreds of workers as part of its efforts to become profitable, reports claimed. The affected 606 employees work in departments like engineering, product, marketing, and LinkedIn's Global Business Organisation. This comes days after CEO Daniel Shapiro said the company needs to "operate more profitably" and "reinvent how we work".
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LinkedIn, the job portal owned by Microsoft, has fired hundreds of workers as part of its efforts to become profitable, reports claimed. The affected 606 employees work in departments like engineering, product, marketing, and LinkedIn's Global Business Organisation. This comes days after CEO Daniel Shapiro said the company needs to "operate more profitably" and "reinvent how we work".
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6-ft-wide object landed in Philadelphia in 1950, reveal US UFO files
Two Philadelphia police officers reported seeing an object about six feet in diameter descend into a field in September 1950, the declassified US UAP/UFO files revealed. The object, which emitted a purplish mist-like glow, broke when they attempted to pick it up, leaving a slight odourless residue. It completely disintegrated over the next 25 minutes as the officers watched.
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Two Philadelphia police officers reported seeing an object about six feet in diameter descend into a field in September 1950, the declassified US UAP/UFO files revealed. The object, which emitted a purplish mist-like glow, broke when they attempted to pick it up, leaving a slight odourless residue. It completely disintegrated over the next 25 minutes as the officers watched.
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What are the 'Tic Tac' & 'Go Fast' UFO sightings mentioned by ex-US Navy admiral?
The 'Tic Tac' UFO incident involved US Navy pilots tracking a 40-foot-long oval-shaped object that reportedly descended from above 80,000 feet at extraordinary speeds in 2004. The 'Go Fast' UFO incident involved a 2015 infrared video of an unidentified object moving over the ocean. Retired US Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet alleged US government was concealing facts about the sightings.
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The 'Tic Tac' UFO incident involved US Navy pilots tracking a 40-foot-long oval-shaped object that reportedly descended from above 80,000 feet at extraordinary speeds in 2004. The 'Go Fast' UFO incident involved a 2015 infrared video of an unidentified object moving over the ocean. Retired US Navy Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet alleged US government was concealing facts about the sightings.
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Which state recorded the highest dowry deaths in 2024?
According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India reported 5,737 dowry deaths in 2024. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number with 2,038 cases, followed by Bihar with 1,078 and Madhya Pradesh with 450. Rajasthan, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Haryana, Telangana and Maharashtra followed with 386, 337, 206, 200, 177, 144 and 143 cases respectively.
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According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), India reported 5,737 dowry deaths in 2024. Uttar Pradesh recorded the highest number with 2,038 cases, followed by Bihar with 1,078 and Madhya Pradesh with 450. Rajasthan, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Odisha, Haryana, Telangana and Maharashtra followed with 386, 337, 206, 200, 177, 144 and 143 cases respectively.
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Meta tracked 'really smart' staff to train AI ahead of layoffs, suggests leaked audio
A purported leaked audio clip from an internal Meta meeting appears to show CEO Mark Zuckerberg defending the company's tracking of employee devices to train AI. "We're in a phase where basically the AI models learn from watching really smart people do things," he said. Online posts claim the meeting occurred ahead of Meta's expected termination of around 8,000 employees.
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A purported leaked audio clip from an internal Meta meeting appears to show CEO Mark Zuckerberg defending the company's tracking of employee devices to train AI. "We're in a phase where basically the AI models learn from watching really smart people do things," he said. Online posts claim the meeting occurred ahead of Meta's expected termination of around 8,000 employees.
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'Diamond', film that was created for a kid's homework, debuts at Cannes
'Diamond', a noir thriller film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, was created in 2005 when filmmaker Andy Garcia's daughter was struggling with her homework. Garcia said, "I improvised this character and scenes and stories and inner monologues just like in an hour's time," adding, "I kept going back to it because of the love of the genre."
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'Diamond', a noir thriller film that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, was created in 2005 when filmmaker Andy Garcia's daughter was struggling with her homework. Garcia said, "I improvised this character and scenes and stories and inner monologues just like in an hour's time," adding, "I kept going back to it because of the love of the genre."
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Norwegian journalist, who disrupted PM Modi's conference, asks Rahul Gandhi for interview
Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, who disrupted PM Narendra Modi's press conference and clashed with MEA officials in Oslo, has reached out to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. After Rahul shared her video, she wrote, "Would you be available for a phone interview...It'd be interesting to hear how you view the visit to Norway." Rahul hasn't responded to her request.
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Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng, who disrupted PM Narendra Modi's press conference and clashed with MEA officials in Oslo, has reached out to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. After Rahul shared her video, she wrote, "Would you be available for a phone interview...It'd be interesting to hear how you view the visit to Norway." Rahul hasn't responded to her request.
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Southampton expelled from EFL Championship playoffs final over spygate scandal
Southampton have been eliminated from the EFL Championship playoff final after being found guilty of spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough. Southampton admitted to the charge of illegally spying on an opponent within 72 hours of a scheduled match and filming training sessions involving Oxford United and Ipswich Town. Southampton have also been handed a four-point deduction for next season.
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Southampton have been eliminated from the EFL Championship playoff final after being found guilty of spying on semi-final opponents Middlesbrough. Southampton admitted to the charge of illegally spying on an opponent within 72 hours of a scheduled match and filming training sessions involving Oxford United and Ipswich Town. Southampton have also been handed a four-point deduction for next season.
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Putin greets Xi with Chinese saying 'Haven't seen you for a day but it's as if 3 autumns passed'
Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday with a Chinese saying. "I haven't seen you for a day, but it's as if 3 autumns passed," said Putin ahead of their bilateral meeting. Putin, who last met Xi in September 2025 in China, said, "We are really very happy to see you."
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Russian President Vladimir Putin greeted his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday with a Chinese saying. "I haven't seen you for a day, but it's as if 3 autumns passed," said Putin ahead of their bilateral meeting. Putin, who last met Xi in September 2025 in China, said, "We are really very happy to see you."
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Which players have won Orange Cap in IPL?
In the IPL, the Orange Cap is awarded to the batter who scores the most runs in a season. Players such as Shaun Marsh, Matthew Hayden, Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, David Warner, Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have won the Orange Cap over the years. In IPL 2026, RR’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently holding the cap.
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In the IPL, the Orange Cap is awarded to the batter who scores the most runs in a season. Players such as Shaun Marsh, Matthew Hayden, Sachin Tendulkar, Chris Gayle, David Warner, Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, Shubman Gill and Sai Sudharsan have won the Orange Cap over the years. In IPL 2026, RR’s Vaibhav Suryavanshi is currently holding the cap.
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What happens to the body if you drink milk before sleeping?
Gastroenterologist Dr Ashok Kumar said warm milk may help reduce emotional stress and create calming effect, but it may not suit everyone before bedtime. People with acidity or those trying to lose weight should avoid it at night, as milk can cause gas, diarrhea or heartburn. Milk's nutrients remain the same whether consumed in morning or at night, he added.
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Gastroenterologist Dr Ashok Kumar said warm milk may help reduce emotional stress and create calming effect, but it may not suit everyone before bedtime. People with acidity or those trying to lose weight should avoid it at night, as milk can cause gas, diarrhea or heartburn. Milk's nutrients remain the same whether consumed in morning or at night, he added.
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People receive 'Worse than loo' alert on phones in Noida, Ghaziabad amid heatwave
Amid severe heatwave alert in the region, residents in Noida and Ghaziabad received another alert on their phones by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), warning of winds "worse than loo" in next 24 hours. The warning was also issued for Aligarh, Etah, Hathras, Kanpur Nagar, Mainpuri, Mathura, Mirzapur, and Bhadohi. An orange alert for extreme heat is active for Delhi-NCR.
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Amid severe heatwave alert in the region, residents in Noida and Ghaziabad received another alert on their phones by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), warning of winds "worse than loo" in next 24 hours. The warning was also issued for Aligarh, Etah, Hathras, Kanpur Nagar, Mainpuri, Mathura, Mirzapur, and Bhadohi. An orange alert for extreme heat is active for Delhi-NCR.
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How has social media reacted to PM Modi’s Melody toffee gift to Italian PM Meloni?
The internet has erupted with memes after a video of PM Narendra Modi gifting a pack of Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni went viral. Within minutes, hashtags related to the duo, like #Melodi, began trending, with an X user saying, "This friendship has its own fandom now." "This is the most wholesome geopolitical alliance on...internet," another user commented.
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The internet has erupted with memes after a video of PM Narendra Modi gifting a pack of Melody toffees to Italian PM Giorgia Meloni went viral. Within minutes, hashtags related to the duo, like #Melodi, began trending, with an X user saying, "This friendship has its own fandom now." "This is the most wholesome geopolitical alliance on...internet," another user commented.
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Orange alert for heatwave issued in Delhi for 7 days
IMD issued an orange alert for heatwave in Delhi from May 20 to May 26. Maximum temperature is expected to remain around 45-47°C from May 20 to May 22 and 44-46°C on May 23. It's likely to hover between 43-45°C from May 24 to May 26. The city can experience gusty winds reaching up to 45 kmph during the period.
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IMD issued an orange alert for heatwave in Delhi from May 20 to May 26. Maximum temperature is expected to remain around 45-47°C from May 20 to May 22 and 44-46°C on May 23. It's likely to hover between 43-45°C from May 24 to May 26. The city can experience gusty winds reaching up to 45 kmph during the period.
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